Turn right onto Deer Creek Road and drive north for 5.5 miles to a large paved parking area on the right (east) side of the road (Site 1039). Watch for the highway sign. The turn into the parking area is just around a curve, so watch for hikers crossing the road. Park here; this is the trailhead.

The trail is on the left (west) side of the road; but for drivers, it is easy to miss signs on the left because the road is curving to the right and drivers will be looking to the right. After parking, look back to see the trail signs.